Fbxl13 regulates centrosome homeostasis and migration through ubiquitin mediated proteolysis
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ABSTRACT: F-box proteins are the variable substrate adaptor subunits of the SCF (Skp1, Cul1, F-box) ubiquitin ligases. The family comprise about 69 members with important roles in cancer pathogenesis and cell proliferation. Among the F-box proteins, Fbxl13 is frequently amplified in several cancer patient cohorts suggesting an important role in promoting cancer pathogenesis. However, the main function of Fbxl13 is unknown and its biochemical mechanism of action remains uncharacterised. Here, we show that Fbxl13 specifically interacts with the centrosomal proteins Centrin-2, Centrin-3, Cep152, and Cep192. Fbxl13 is enriched at the centrosome, where it targets Cep192 for ubiquitin mediated proteolysis. In line with this, Fbxl13 overexpression downregulated centrosomal γ-tubulin, and disrupted centrosomal microtubule arrays. Furthermore, depletion of Fbxl13 in U2OS cells corresponds to defects in centrosome duplication and cell motility. Thus, we propose that Fbxl13 is a novel regulator of centrosome duplication and microtubule nucleation activity, highlighting a potential tumourigenic role of Fbxl13 in promoting cell motility.
INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap Elite
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Permanent Cell Line Cell, Cell Culture
SUBMITTER: Philip Charles
LAB HEAD: Benedikt Kessler
PROVIDER: PXD006756 | Pride | 2022-03-02
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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